Hughes proposes changes to National Governors Conference
Iowa Governor Harold E. Hughes urges cost sharing for host states reducing hosting cost from about 250000 dollars per meeting. He calls for more executive sessions, rotation reform to allow any party governor to chair, and unanimous consent for floor discussion to improve spontaneity at the governors conference in Bruni Texas with 1966 meeting in California.
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Discussion Today Interest hike stirs furor in Washington
The Fed's rate increase from 4 to 4.5 percent drew widespread criticism from non banking circles. President Johnson met with Fed Chair McChesney Martin at his Texas ranch and urged calm, stressing Fed independence and the danger of a fight. Senate figure Russell Long called for an investigation, noting the Christmas season burden on working families borrowing for gifts.
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UPI
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Probate of wills and executors named in estates
Public notices announce probate of wills and the appointment of executors for the estates of Mary M. Horning and Ray C. Blankenhorn. Court records indicate filings, hearings, and deadlines for claims and administration procedures.
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Mary M. Horning
Ray C. Blankenhorn
Soviet boosts military budget in 1966 amid Viet Nam tensions
Moscow unveils a record peacetime budget of 116.99 billion dollars, with 14.87 billion earmarked for defense, a 5 percent rise from 1965. Officials claim funds are partly disguised in education and research, while Western observers view the move as propaganda signaling concern over Viet Nam. Also reported: Kalona, Iowa obit for Moses J. Mishler, 78, funeral Thursday at East Union Mennonite Church.
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Soviet Moon Shot Fails To Reach Soft Landing
Soviet space scientists fail in their fourth attempt to place a working instrument package on the lunar surface. Luna 8 hit the moon and is believed destroyed on impact, with Tass reporting normal systems until the final touchdown. Western observers call it a crash, while Jodrell Bank signals cease 1 minute 32 seconds after scheduled touchdown. Luna 8 was launched last Friday, dimming hopes to rival Gemini 7. The US plans a soft landing early next year.
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Former Louisa Man Dies in Viet Nam Service Rites
Military services and burial were held Sunday in LaGrange Georgia for Special Dean A Jackson 22 killed in Viet Nam on November 17 while serving with the First Cavalry division He entered service May 1961 and attended a specialists school at Fort Benning Ga Surviving are his wife Janice Bruce of LaGrange his mother Mrs Charles Jackson of Morning Sun and five sisters.
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Iowa Tax Commission faces court over county property value hikes
A Polk County judge will hear Mitchell County's challenge to the Iowa Tax Commission orders raising taxable property values across most counties. Fourteen counties and four cities intervened to support nullifying the increases, ordered to equalize values for equitable state aid. The millage rates to fund budgets determine actual taxes, not the assessment values. Greene County also seeks to overturn its orders.
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Death toll in Keokuk blast reaches 17
At the National Guard Armory Thanksgiving eye explosion and fire in Keokuk Iowa the death toll rose to 17. The latest victim Mrs Gera Pilkington 44 of Nauvoo Illinois died at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio Texas from burn injuries. The sole survivor of four sent to Mercy Hospital Burlington was Louis Bessar 44 Keokuk now in critical condition awaiting transfer to Iowa City University Hospitals.
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Retired Oregon physician Dr Stutsman in hospital
Dr E E Stutsman a retired Washington physician suffered a cerebral hemorrhage Friday while visiting his son Donald Stutsman in Corvallis Oregon The Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis where Dr Stutsman is a patient reported his condition today as fair
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Mid-Prairie FFA plot yields 167 bushels per acre
The Mid-Prairie Future Farmers of America reports 167 bushels per acre from Funk's 304 bushel challenge plot near Herman's Feed and Grain in Wellman. Lyle Wade and FFA members picked the corn planted in 38 inch rows with medium fertilizer. Seed from Funk's company and atrazine weed control were used. The chapter aims for at least third place in the state.
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Margaret Hahn 88 Dies in Keota at Twilight Rest Home
Mrs Margaret Hahn 88 died this morning at Twilight Rest Home Keota afterIll since December 1 Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a m in St Marys Catholic Church Keota with Rev C S Kempker officiating Rosary Wednesday at 730 p m at Powell Funeral Home Keota Burial in St Marys Cemetery She was born Sept 8 1877 in Washington County to John and Katheryn Palm She married Nick Hahn February 12 1901 who died in 1952 She lived in Keota all her life and in town since 1943 She was a member of St Marys Catholic Church Altar and Rosary Society Reading Circle Survivors include three sons John Washington Albert and Bernard Keota nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren Sisters-in-law include Mrs Eva Fosdick Keota Pearl Palm Albia Mrs Gertrude Streit Cedar Rapids Mrs Clarence Brown Brighton and Mrs Mary Kleinschmidt Keota
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Gemini 7 in higher orbit as rendezvous plan moves forward
Space twins Frank Borman and James Lovell pushed Gemini 7 into a 138 to 197 mile Earth orbit on the fourth day of their 14 day flight. At Cape Kennedy technicians pressed ahead on Gemini 6 as plans for a rendezvous with Gemini 7 proceed, with a decision likely by Friday and a Sunday launch eyed for Gemini 6.
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Farmers Invited to Tax Management Meeting
Washington County farmers are asked to attend an Income Tax Management meeting on Wednesday evening December 8 at 7 30 p m at the Legion Hall in Washington. County Extension Director Jim Frier notes higher incomes from better livestock prices make tax planning important this year. District Extension Economist Charles Mogget will discuss 1965 tax prospects, 1966 farm income outlook, and key tax management principles.
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Weekend Camp Led by Scout Troop 237 at Methodist Church
Boy Scouts of Troop 237 held a weekend camp with 15 Scouts and two adult leaders. The Gold Rush Days theme featured patrols earning gold nuggets for camping tasks. Buffalo Bill patrol won top honors. Robert Reed applied to join, while Duane and Jim Hayes seek transfers into the troop.
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Plan to establish Goodwill group in SE Iowa drive
Plans were announced to raise 75000 dollars to create a Goodwill sheltered workshop in Iowa City tied to Goodwill Industries of Southeast Iowa. The facility will offer vocational rehabilitation and employment for physically handicapped and mentally retarded adults in southeast Iowa. The drive starts December 13 with Donald Johnson of West Branch as general chairman.
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Washington County seeks cookies for VA Hospital
Washington County residents are urged to bake cookies for veterans at the VA Hospital in Iowa City. The Red Cross chapter, led by Mrs. Ralph Martin, calls for 40 dozen cookies by December 15 and another 40 dozen by December 22. Call the Red Cross office in Washington to donate.
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Washington businessman H J Griffeth dies at 52
Harold J Pete Griffeth 52 owner of Western Auto Store Washington died today December 7 1965 at University Hospital Iowa City He was born November 9 1913 in Hancock County near West Point Illinois He opened the store in Washington 22 years ago He married Cathern V Petrie August 31 1935 at Dunkerton Iowa He was active in the Methodist Church local government Eastern Star Masonic Lodge Mohammed Shrine Kiwanis Club Surviving are his wife daughter Trudy mother Ella Griffeth sister Lucille Smith and brother Glenn He will be buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery Galesburg Illinois with services at Washington Methodist Church and funeral home visitation tonight and tomorrow
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Pete) Griffeth
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Weather Iowa Fair Through Wednesday Record
United Press International reports Iowa will be generally fair through Wednesday with night lows 30 to 35 degrees. Wednesday highs reach the mid 50s in the east and near 60 in the west, with Thursday outlook also fair and mild.
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